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Official's badge for 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games, worn by Shirley Strickland

1962

Australian Sports Museum

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Small circular metal badge, gold with enamelled border. Writing along outer rim reads, "BRITISH EMPIRE & COMMONWEALTH GAMES / PERTH- WESTERN AUSTRALIA- 1962". A debossed image of a crown, partly highlighted with red enamel, occupies the centre. A yellow ribbon is attached to the lower edge of the badge, has "OFFICIAL" printed on it in black ink.

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  • Title: Official's badge for 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games, worn by Shirley Strickland
  • Date Created: 1962
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 109 W: 33 D: 7mm
  • Provenance: Donated through the Australian Governmentメs Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
  • Medium: Metal; Enamel; Ribbon
Australian Sports Museum

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